Young Lung Cancer Initiative

Young Lung Cancer Initiative Podcast

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The Young Lung Cancer Initiative Podcast brings together patient stories, expert insight, education, and real community resources for people impacted by lung cancer. You’ll hear honest conversations with patients living with this disease. You’ll hear researchers and oncologists break down evolving science. You’ll hear practical discussions about treatment decisions, side effects, insurance barriers, mental health, caregiving, and quality of life. We also share community based support resources designed specifically for young people and people without smoking history navigating lung cancer. Thi...

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I Never Smoked & Ran Every Day. Then I was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer | Jamie's Story pt 1 01.04.2026 18:23

“I was mid-set at the gym when my doctor called.” Jamie did everything “right.” She never smoked, ate healthy, and ran every day. In this first installment of Patient Conversations with Leah , Jamie shares the moment her world flipped: receiving a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis via her Apple Watch while working out. After being told her cancer was Stage 1, Jamie quickly learned how fast "clear" sca...

Self Advocacy: Turning Biomarker Results into Personalized Care (Part 3) 15.03.2026 10:45

In the final installment of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative’s Biomarker Educational Series, Leah Phillips, Dr. Ben Creelan, and Dr. Jhanelle Gray (Moffitt Cancer Center) discuss how patients and caregivers can turn biomarker data into a powerful tool for advocacy. This episode provides a roadmap for navigating the healthcare system. This episode is sponsored by Nuvation Bio. Chapters: 00:00 Empow...

Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer Treatment, Monitoring Progression & Managing Resistance (part 2) 03.03.2026 18:42

In Part 2 of this series, Leah Phillips continues her conversation with Dr. Ben Creelan and Dr. Jhanelle Gray from Moffitt Cancer Center. This episode transitions from the basics of diagnosis to the practical application of biomarker testing throughout the entire patient journey. Our experts discuss how molecular profiles determine the choice between oral targeted therapies (TKIs) and traditional...

Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing Explained (Part 1) 25.02.2026 17:29

Learn what biomarker testing is and why it matters before starting treatment in lung cancer. In Part 1 of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative Biomarker Education Series, Dr. Ben Creelan and Dr. Jhanelle Gray from Moffitt Cancer Center break down the basics of biomarker testing in plain language. This episode is sponsored by Nuvation Bio.

Beyond the Basics: The ROS1 Lung Cancer Pipeline & Living Fully with Dr. Rodriguez 20.02.2026 20:12

Learn about the future of the ROS1 treatment landscape and the reality of long-term survivorship with thoracic oncologist Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez. This episode is sponsored by Nuvation Bio. In Part 3 of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative ROS1 Biomarker Series, we conclude our deep dive into life with ROS1 with Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez, a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center...

Navigating ROS1 Lung Cancer: Understanding Treatments and Side Effects With Dr. Rodriguez pt2 20.02.2026 15:51

Learn about the ROS1 treatment landscape and managing treatment side effects with thoracic oncologist Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez. This episode is sponsored by Nuvation Bio. In Part 2 of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative ROS1 Biomarker Series, we dive into the "meat and potatoes" of treatment with Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez, a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Universit...

What is ROS1 Lung Cancer? The Basics Explained With Dr. Rodriguez 20.02.2026 10:26

Learn the fundamentals of ROS1 positive lung cancer, biomarker testing, and brain metastasis with thoracic oncologist Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez. This episode is sponsored by Nuvation Bio. In Part 1 of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative ROS1 Biomarker Series, we introduce the fundamentals of ROS1 positive lung cancer with Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez, a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cance...